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Explained: How oxygen levels decline in Covid-19 patients
The study, published in the journal Stem Cell Reports, sheds light on why many Covid-19 patients, even those not in hospital, are suffering from hypoxia -- a potentially dangerous condition in which there is decreased oxygenation in the body's tissues. The study also shows why anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone has been an effective treatment for those with the virus.
Headache most common health ailment among urban Indians: Survey
The Ipsos Consumer Health Monitor: OTC Quotient of Urban India, covered 34 cities and 15,133 households. The survey cited fever, bodyache, common cold, and nose block among other top ailments. The survey monitored 15,133 households in 34 towns across four zones.
How to deal with dampness on your walls during the monsoons
Parikshat Hemrajani, co-founder of Hipcouch, an interior design company says: "Dampness results in peeling paint, mould, fungus, leakage and making the home look sticky. If ignored, dampness could do serious damage to the walls and structure of the house, so it's advisable to act quickly as soon as one notices any dampness on the walls."
What is Green Menstruation?
In India, with social media coverage, NGOs working towards helping people with menstrual hygiene, and Bollywood celebrities talking about menstruation there is a lot of awareness generated about menstrual hygiene and its products. With this, there is also an increase in the consumption of plastic sanitary pads by almost 8 times.
All for a good night's sleep
Since the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, people started focusing on sleep quality. This was because the outbreak started disrupting their routines, lifestyle and sleep quality. Moreover, the anxiety caused by the pandemic added to sleep woes. As a result, people started investing in good quality mattresses.
Recipes to devour this summer
Neha Mathur, a dentist by profession and a founder of WhiskAffair by passion shares the 'Hing Ka Achar' and slightly pinkish in colour 'Solkadhi' recipes that deeply connect with her childhood memories:
86% Indians maintain digital hygiene amid remote work: Report
Nearly 88 per cent of Indian consumers feel more digitally connected since the pandemic via devices, online activities and connected homes, and 57 per cent of them that digital hygiene or the lack of it can put them and their families at risk, according to a cybersecurity firm McAfee's e2021 Consumer Security Mindset Survey'.
Vaccination, Covid boost natural immunity against SARS-CoV-2: Study
The study, led by scientists at the Rockefeller University, also showed that vaccination boosts the immunity these individuals naturally develop after the infection, so much that they are likely to be protected even from the emerging variants. The study is available on bioRxiv ahead of publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The team analysed antibodies present in the blood of Covid patients and tracked the evolution of these mutable molecules.
Peanut butter without worrying about the calories?
Peanut butter is an excellent source of protein and therefore, is ideal for a person aiming to gain mass and muscle but only a small aggregate of people know that it also helps in losing weight. The fact that it contains trace amounts of calories per serving when backed up by the fact that peanut butter makes you feel satiated for a longer period makes one lose weight.
Impact of menopause on bone health
This also contributes to significant morbidity and mortality to postmenopausal women. This is because women have a lower peak bone mass, which is compounded by the hormonal changes that occur at the time of menopause. It is a silent disease until fractures occur, which causes important secondary health problems and even death.
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